Transport Planner

Johngrussell; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport firm is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Planner to join their team in Glasgow. The role involves planning based on customer volumes, ensuring fleet compliance, and managing bookings for collections and deliveries. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of transport operations, relevant planning experience, and proficiency in IT with transport management systems. A competitive salary and contributions to a pension scheme are offered, along with full training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of transport operations.
• Previous planning experience is essential.
• Understanding of WTD and Tachograph regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan resources based on customer volumes.
• Adapt planning based on customer activity.
• Ensure fleet compliance is maintained.
• Complete associated administrative tasks.
• Make bookings for collections and deliveries.
• Manage train fill for timely deliveries.

Skills

Transport operations knowledge

Planning experience

Knowledge of WTD and Tachograph rules

Proficient IT skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Excel

Transport management systems

Job description

Russell Group has established itself as a market leader, servicing some of Europe’s largest organisations and the world’s strongest brands. It is through Russell's highly skilled and motivated workforce, attention to detail, and excellent customer service that the company has grown to where it is today.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Transport Operations Planner based at our depot in Coatbridge working as part of our road and rail transport team.

Days of work would be on a 5 over 7 shift pattern, with varying start times between the hours of 05:00 and 10:30. The role presents itself to a dedicated, hardworking individual with a proven track record. A class 1 HGV licence is advantageous but not essential.

Role Summary

• Plan based on customer volumes to ensure adequate resource is provided to fully meet business requirements.
• Be proactive in identifying changes in activity with our customers and effectively adapt planning as required.
• Ensure fleet compliance is always maintained.
• Ensure all administrative tasks associated with the operation are completed to the required standard as well as dealing with daily operational problems.
• Make all relevant bookings for collections and deliveries for customers.
• Manage train fill to ensure all relevant loads meet their end destination in time for delivery.

Skills / Qualifications

• An excellent knowledge of transport operations with previous planning experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of WTD, Tachograph rules and regulations.
• Proficient IT skills with experience using Excel and transport management systems.
• Ability to plan and work on your own initiative.

Schedule

• Dayshift
• Flexibility to work other 5 over 7 shift pattern and overtime hours at the needs of the business
• 45 hours

We offer a competitive starting salary and a contributory pension scheme. Full training will be provided.

Job Type: Permanent

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence